The Orchards Post-Acute
Bakersfield, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555702) · 150 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $23,603
Phone: (661) 327-7687 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Orchards Post-Acute has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
The Orchards Post-Acute reports total nurse staffing of 3.92 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 registered nurse hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 34.4%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $23,603.00 for The Orchards Post-Acute, with 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
The Orchards Post-Acute is a 150-bed skilled nursing facility in Bakersfield, Kern County, California, with an average daily census of 142.7 residents. It operates as a for-profit limited liability company, first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on February 10, 1997, and continues to accept both Medicare and Medicaid patients.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, the quality measures rating is 3 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing hours of 3.92 per resident per day, including 0.48 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $23,603.00 assessed against this facility, and 0 payment denials on record.
The Orchards Post-Acute is part of Links Healthcare Group, a chain operating 32 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 across the chain. CMS records do not indicate a change of ownership within the past 12 months for this facility.
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the data provided for this facility.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Orchards Post-Acute has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.92 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with 34.4% staff turnover; the staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $23,603.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Orchards Post-Acute has 150 certified beds and an average daily population of 142.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of Links Healthcare Group, a chain of 32 facilities with an average rating of 2.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on February 10, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 3, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 6613277687 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6613277687 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555702?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.